Takashi Hiraide, celebrated author and book designer, will discuss his literary and artistic practice in relation to his published works and ongoing mail art experiment. Hiraide contemplates the life of what we consider to be a “book” and its origins … Continue reading →
Talk and slide presentation in conjunction with Designthinkers 2016 Designer, Kenya Hara (b.1958) emphasizes the design of both objects and experiences. In 2000, he produced the exhibition RE-DESIGN--Daily Products of the 21st Century, which successfully presented the fact that the resources … Continue reading →
Talk and slide presentation by Carol Dorman Associate, Stuart Jackson Gallery, Toronto in conjunction with “Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints” exhibition The 47 Ronin in Ukiyo-e Prints Carol Dorman became interested in Japanese art while pursuing graduate … Continue reading →
A talk series by JFT Program Officer Toshi Aoyagi, held in conjunction with Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints See the characters in the prints played on stage by Kabuki actors! Monday, January 16, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:30 … Continue reading →
In this lecture, Professor Ishii will look at changing technology over the past few decades, and examine how rapid development has affected privacy law and personal data protection in Japan. Such a discussion would not be complete without mention of … Continue reading →
This talk introduces three female Buddhist priests from different schools of Buddhism in different areas of Japan: A Shingon priest from Mt. Koya, a Pure Land priest from Tokyo, and a Nichiren priest from Sapporo. In response to the general … Continue reading →
A beautiful and immersive portrait of life at the 144-year old Yoshida Brewery, a producer of world class sake.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto and The Toronto Comic Arts Festival presents the Lolita Culture Panel Discussion, to examine the cross-cultural influences of Lolita culture.
This talk introduces the lives of female priests from the 14th and 15th century who belonged to a Pure Land Buddhist group known as jishū. A prominent and popular Buddhist movement, the jishū attracted a wide and diverse audience throughout … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be presenting the Tenpyo Art Screening Series and Exhibition Artist Talk, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Road of Light and Hope: National Treasures of Todai-ji Temple, Nara, Photographs by Miro Ito".
